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I'll tread on another path.

I believe Count de Monet was right in sharing that the 5170 (in any models) is lacking in love by the collectors. And here are what I have gathered from reading the past comments on the 5170:

1. YG Roman marker version - the Roman version doesn’t really fit into the chrono complication

2. WG Breguet numeral marker cream dial version - something doesn’t seem right as the subdials circles do not match with each other

3. WG black dial version - just not legible enough especially with the shiny applied hour markers

4. Platinum diamond hour marker blue dial version - the diamond while neatly done is not really apt for a chrono

Please take all these comments with a grain of salt and buy the one that really sings to you and not what others think.

Lastly, I was going through the same thought process of looking for a dress chrono that will complete my Patek collection (for now). Unfortunately even the famed 5070 doesn’t do it for me being too big for my wrist and looks a bit “cross-eye” IMO from my perspective.

Instead I have decided that I’ll get the equally respected Lange 1815 chronograph WG black dial which to my eyes is one of the most beautiful dress chronograph with a mesmerizing caseback showing its intricate movement. It may be a notch “lower” than the Datograph or even the Patek 5170 but I just love the smaller and thinner case and the lovely chrono movement displayed. Also it may not be perfect as others may say but that’s ok, it’s the dress chronograph that sings to me. I hope to get mine soon.

Hope the above inputs help and good luck on your final decision.

Happy holidays!